Couch v. Jabe’s Empirical Analysis
679 F.3d 197 · 2012
Citation profile
8 federal appellate · 1 district ·
Relationships
Applies 42 U.S.C. § 2000C
Relies on Cutter et al. v. Wilkinson Director Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction · Warsoldier v. Woodford · Lovelace v. Lee · Vision Church, United Methodist v. Village of Long Grove · Grace United Methodist Church v. City of Cheyenne
Most-quoted passages
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“[T]he phrase 'least restrictive means' is, by definition, a relative term. It necessarily implies a comparison with other means”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority“is the least restrictive means of furthering [the alleged] compelling ... interest[s].”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority“1. This court has subject-matter jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction over the parties. 2. The Commonwealth has proved by a preponderance of the evidence that the asserted burdens on the plaintiff are in furtherance of a compelling state interest, and the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling state interest. 3. VDOC’s categorization of NGE as a gang and security threat group is similarly supported by the evidence and is an appropriate security measure that is the least restrictive means of furthering a compelling state interest in prison safety. 4. Due to staff limitations and safety risks to staff and inmates, a complete ban on NGE communal meetings is the least restrictive means of furthering a compelling state interest in prison safety. 5. Because NGE hats and medallions can serve as ... gang identifiers and aid in gang recruitment, a complete ban on NGE hats and medallions is the least restrictive means of furthering a compelling state interest in prison safety. 6. VDOC’s decision not to offer a specific diet for the plaintiff does not burden his exercise of religion. 7. Due to the inability of .VDOC to review all handwritten NGE materials, and the frequency with which typed and handwritten NGE materials contain codes, racist sentiments, and/or violent sentiments, the decision of VDOC to ban such NGE materials is the least restrictive means of furthering a compelling state interest in prison safety. 8. The policy of VDOC to refuse possession by inmates o”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
How this case has been treated — in progress
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